Mar
21
2017
Malaysian founder of AirAsia Tony Fernandes posted to his Instagram account a video of a cabin crew member performing Britney Spears Toxic.
AirAsia Crew Member Performs Britney Spears, and the CEO *Love It*
Marriott Reaches 100 Million Loyalty Members, Introduces Experience Bookings
Mar
21
2017
Marriott announced today that they’ve surpassed 100 million members between Marriott Rewards, Ritz-Carlton Rewards, and Starwood Preferred Guest. That’s a huge data file to market to.
LATEST REPORT: Electronics Banned on 9 Airlines Flying to the U.S. — Indefinitely
Mar
21
2017
Earlier we learned that a ban on electronics was about to go into effect on flights to the U.S.
Now the Associated Press is reporting that the ban involves 9 airlines and 10 cities and is ‘indefinite’.
Hurry: American Airlines Business Class Award Availability Dump in Summer
Mar
20
2017
American is tight-fisted with award availability on its own flights. While transatlantic business class began tightening mid-2012, and transpacific business class 18 months later, we’ve seen that overall the percentage of American Airlines seats occupied by award passengers even at higher mileage costs has declined and is now less than on either United or Delta.
BREAKING: US Implementing Onboard Electronics Ban for Travelers on 13 Airlines
Mar
20
2017
Passengers flying to the US on more than a dozen airlines are going to be required to check in all electronics larger than a cell phone. It’s a nearly-complete onboard electronics ban.
Chelsea Clinton to Determine the Future of Online Travel and Punishing a Passenger in Pakistan
Mar
20
2017
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
20 Things You Should Know About Signing Up for Rewards Credit Cards
Mar
20
2017
I’m incredibly fortunate to have earned millions of miles with credit cards. The products and bank issuer policies — and best strategies — are constantly changing.
VIRAL VIDEO: Amtrak Train Brings Snowpocalypse to Passengers Waiting on Platform
Mar
20
2017
More than 20 inches of snow descended upon Upstate New York last week. This Amtrak train went about its business as normal at the Rhinecliff station, much to the chagrin of passengers waiting on the platform.
Etihad Opening Its Lounges to Paying Passengers
Mar
20
2017
Emirates recently rolled out paid access to business and first class lounges and is testing including business class lounge access as an economy promotion. So it’s not surprising to see Gulf rival Etihad monetizing its lounge product as well.
This Lap Infant Travel Story Will Give You a Great Start to the Week
Mar
20
2017
What gesture have you made recently — a small sacrifice that made someone else’s life meaningfully better, someone you may not have even known? Somehow this story makes me want to be a better person.
